The Sweetness of Office Suites

1.  Google Docs:  Below is the video "Google Docs in Plain English".  Google Docs works with a gmail account, but instead of sending individual emails to numerous people, you can work collaboratively on a single document.  It kind of reminds me of a wiki, but on a document instead of a page.  I actually have used Google Docs before when creating a School Anthology.  Several teachers got together and typed up writing that was submitted by students.  We then were able to have all the writing under one document which made it easier for the head editor to format and print.  This would also be a great way for students to work collaboratively on papers.

2.) Zoho:   Below is a video about using Zoho with Google Documents to manage your business.   Zoho appears to be a more focused towards business than education.  However, it does offer along with sharing documents, video conferences, chats, calendars, and planners.  These tools could become useful if students want face to face collaboration with each other or students from other schools.

3.) Think Free:  Below is a video about the mobility of using Think Free.  The advantage of this Office Suite is that is links documents to your mobil phone, PC, and the internet.  I see advantages of using this as a business person or administrator.  I personally do not encourage students using their phones, so I would not use this Office Suite in my classroom.